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Transportation ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Driving Directions ----------------------------------------------------------- 4 Ag Tours ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Arts & Antiques --------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Family Fun ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Caves & Caverns -------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Fall Foliage --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Holiday Spirit ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Educational Tours - --------------------------------------------------------- 11 Student Tours ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Central PA Tasting Trail -------------------------------------------------- 13-15 Happy Valley Culinary Week----------------------------------------------16 Central PA. Roar. Tour. Explore ------------------------------------------ 17 Festivals & Special Events -------------------------------------------------18 Hotels ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19 & 21 Overnight Stays & Small Venues --------------------------------------- 20 Restaurants ------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Need More Ideas? ----------------------------------------------------------- 23
Tour. Roar. Explore... Central PA!
Cover photo courtesy of Mark Williams
Plan your trip with us and we will help you with all the logistics! From routing your tour to meeting your transportation needs or finding the right step-on-guide, we will help you make the journey a memorable one! We are easily accessible from I-80 and I-99.
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Plan and Coordinate Site Visits Send RFPs to your Preferred Hotels Coordinate Transportation and Step-on-guides Provide Welcome Bags for Overnight Groups Presentations at your Office Assistance with Packaging Group Tours Familiarization Tours Marketing Support (Travel Guide, etc..)
For more information on bringing your group tours to State College, contact Brenda Hall, Sales Manager/Tour Coordinator, at brendah@visitpennstate.org or 800-358-5466 or (814) 231-1401.
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Transportation
Air Service University Park Airport is located five minutes from downtown State College and the Penn State campus. Private or charter aircraft may fly into University Park Airport. Please call (814) 865-5511 to make arrangements. There are facilities for overnight accommodations, fuel and maintenance services for aircraft. Harrisburg International Airport, located 90 miles from State College. University Park Airport/ Centre County Airport Authority..................................(814) 237-2011 Harrisburg International Airport ....................... 888-235-9442 Delta ............................................................................ 800-225-2525 US Airways Express .................................................800-428-4322 United Express ......................................................... 800-241-6522 Taxis AA Taxi Inc. .............................................................. (814) 231-8294 Taxi by Handy Delivery ........................................ (814) 355-5555
Motorcoach Fullington Trailways and Greyhound Lines connections are available to and from State College. CATA is available for local service. CATA/Centre Area Transportation Authority....(814 ) 238-2282 Fullington Trailways .............................................(814) 238-1100 Greyhound Bus Lines ...........................................(814) 238-7971 Fullington VIP Limousine .....................................800-435-6556 Railway State College is serviced by AMTRAK via stations in Harrisburg, Altoona, Lewistown Amtrak .........................................................................800-872-7245 Rental Cars Avis-Rent-A-Car, University Park Airport .......(814) 237-9750 Hertz Rent-A-Car, University Park Airport .....(814) 237-1728 Enterprise .................................................................(814) 238-4450
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Driving Directions
From New York City I-80 West. In PA, exit from I-80 (the Keystone Shortway) at Exit #161 (Bellefonte) and follow I-99/Route 220 South to State College. From Philadelphia Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to I-80. Take Exit #161 (Bellefonte) and follow I-99/Route 220 South to State College. -OR- Take Philadelphia Schuylkill Expressway to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, leave the Turnpike at Exit #247 (Harrisburg East), and follow I-283 to I-83 and proceed North on I-83 to the I-81 interchange. Then follow I-81 West to Route 322, 22 West Exit. Proceed West on Route 322 through Lewistown to State College. From Pittsburgh Follow Route 22 East to Duncansville, I-99/Route 220 North to Route 322 East to Mt. Nittany Expressway/State College.-OR- Follow Route 22 East beyond Duncansville to Water Street, Route 45 East to Pine Grove Mills and Route 26 North to State College.
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From Washington D.C. Take Route 270 to Frederick then Route 70 to Breezewood - PA turnpike (Exit #161) - and go one Exit West to Bedford (Exit #146); Take I-99 North to Rt. 220 to Route 322 East to State College. -OR- Take I-95 or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to Baltimore, West loop I-695 to I-83 North. Continue on I-83 North to the I-81 interchange. Then follow I-81 West to Route 322, 22 Exit. Proceed West on Route 322 to Lewistown and State College. From the West Take I-80 to Exit #123 (Woodland) just East of Clearfield, then Route 322 East to State College. -OR- One may also Exit I-80 at Exit #161 (Bellefonte) and follow I-99/Route 220 South to State College. DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES: City
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City
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Baltimore
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Harrisburg
88
Philadelphia
190
Pittsburgh
140
Washington, DC
209
New York City
250
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Ag Tours
Tait Farm Foods
Penn State University
Wineries
Penn State Berkey Creamery, Pasto Ag Museum, one of the first land-grant universities
Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn, Shade Mountain Vineyard
Penn State Ag Progress Days Exhibits feature the latest technology, research, educational programs, guided tour; one of only three agricultural exhibitions in the country sponsored by a major University.
Tait Farm Foods Methods in organic growing, gardening classes, farm events, harvest shop and greenhouse
Way Fruit Farm Fifth generation owned and operated farm, gift shop, workshops, café, Festivals
The Arboretum at Penn State Outreach, teaching, research facility dedicated to preserving the beauty and ecological functions of vegetated landscapes
Breweries Elk Creek Café Alehouse, Otto’s Pub & Brewery, Happy Valley Brewing Co., Robin Hood Brewing Co. offer locally made brews
Distilleries & Cideries Big Spring Spirits, Barrel 21 Distillery & Dining, Mount Nittany Distillery, Keewaydin Cider Mill, Good Intent Cider
Central PA Farmer’s Markets Offering a vast array of locally-sourced goods -- produce, flowers, baked goods, jams and jellies, even honey!
Centre County Grange Fair & Fairgrounds The Nation’s most unique and one of the only encampment fairs left in the United States; contests, animals, exhibits, farm equipment, food, rides, camping
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Art & Antiques
Palmer Museum of Art
A permanent collection of European, Non-Western, and American works of art and exhibitions
Hub-Robeson Galleries
2000 Degrees
You Paint the Pottery
Green Drake Gallery & Arts Center
Showcases emerging as well as established artists
The Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center is a Fine art and crafts gallery combined with studio and educational space
The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania
The Land-Grant Frescoes at Penn State
Original works of local artists; cornerstone of the Art Thrives on 45 Art Trail
Ancient Medium of True Fresco by Henry Varnum Poor
The Gallery Shop
Interact with artists in their studios and shops! Then follow Route 45 into State College to visit additional museums and antique marts, dine out and then settle in for the evening in one of our award winning hotels or bed and breakfasts.
Original works by local artists
Aaronsburg Pottery
Art Thrives on Route 45
Fine functional stoneware, silver, jewelry, weaving, woodwork, ironwork and more! Pottery classes offered.
Apple Hill Antiques
Over 50 dealers offering an array of collectibles and antiques
Antiques by John R. Snedden, Ltd
Antiques and art; investment quality, country to formal; gallery setting.
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Family Fun!
For Grandparents and Grandkids... Medlar Field, home of State College Spikes
Grand-Tour Sports!
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Cast a line in Fishermen’s Paradise, fish on internationally known waters frequented by past US Presidents and Vice Presidents!
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All-Sports Museum - PSU Nittany Lion sports through the years
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Tussey Mountain All Se4sons - Batting cages, zip line, go-carts, miniature golf, par 3 golf, skate park, paddle boats, skiing , tubing, snowboarding
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Medlar Field, home of MiLB State College Spikes, class ‘A’ Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals
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Golf - Keep the family tradition going at a Marriott golf course or Mountain View Country Club - learn from the pros!
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Tea Party in a Mansion
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Spa Day – manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup instructions
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Shopping – Vera Bradley, Pandora; historic shopping districts and malls
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Movies on the Mountain – The Mountain is your amphitheatre. Favorite family films outdoors & under the stars.
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Create a piece of art at 2000 degrees
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First Friday Adventures at Bald Eagle State Park - Year round activities 8 years and up Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland gives an up close and personal look at all kinds of wildlife
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Caves & Caverns
The Underground World Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park
Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park
America’s only all-water cavern and wildlife park; on the National Register of Historic Places. A one-mile guided motorboat tour, filled with colorful limestone formations, through passageways onto Lake Nita-nee. Plus a guided wildlife, farm and nature tour over 1,500 acres of Penn’s Cave fields and forests. Large gift shop, cafe, gemstone panning, and picnic areas. Year-round maze to test your sense of direction. Group tours welcome. Open February - December.
massive rock formations and delicate glimpses into the past packed into a 1 hour guided tour, Indian Caverns will send each member of your family home with a different lasting memory.
Special events
• Ghost & Goblin Tours • Bat Fest • Spring & fall antique machinery shows & flea markets
Lincoln Caverns Inc. & Whisper Rocks
Discover Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, where the splendor of nature’s handiwork has been protected and preserved for your visit since they were first discovered in 1930 and 1941.
Woodward Cave
The Hall of Statues, The Hanging Forest and Tower of Babel are a must see experience on this guided tour
Indian Caverns
Located beneath the foothills of Tussey Mountain, this is a living cavern with a fascinating eco-system. With examples of Authentic Native American history, colorful local folklore,
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Lincoln Caverns
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Fall Foliage
Travel the Back Roads into a Kaleidoscope of Fall Color! Tait Farm Foods
Discover a seasonal abundance of foods and crafts
Arboretum at Penn State
A sculptural piece of art and functional sundial is featured in the gardens
Way Fruit Farm
Apple and Pumpkin Festival and Cider Demo Day, Apple Slingshot
Woolrich
The original outdoor clothing company and outlet
Hiawatha
A paddlewheel excursion boat that cruises up and down the Susquehanna River, luncheon and dinner cruises
Piper Aviation Museum The place where the cub was born
Autumn Train Excursions Leaving from the historic train station in Bellefonte
Hiawatha Paddlew
heel Riverboat
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Holiday Spirit
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
Historic Bellefonte - Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Victorian Teas, horse drawn carriage rides, strolling musicians, concerts, crafts, food
Boalsburg - A Hometown Christmas
Caroling, Christmas Tree Lighting, Breakfast with Santa, exhibit tours, Children’s Story Time, cookie contest
vaudeville performances, carriage rides, visiting reindeer, art workshops, food vendors, 5K Resolution Run
Holiday Lights on the Lake
Drive through 51-acres of holiday lights, visit Santa’s gift shop & model train village The Avenue of Trees and Santa’s Safari
Santa Express
A unique adventure takes you back in time on a train with a cast of holiday characters and a reading of the Polar Express!
Festival of Trees
A winter wonderland of trees, craft vendors, entertainment Proceeds help support The United Way
Lemont Christmas Market
German-style celebration with crafts, food & music, and festive speeder trains running through Lemont.
First Night
Ring in the New Year with carved ice sculptures, musical and
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Mystery Tours
Did you ever wonder...
The Nation’s Oldest Nuclear Reactor
Sears & Roebuck Historic Homes
The Penn State Breazeale Nuclear Reactor, designated an historic landmark, has a history rich in safety, education, research, and training stretching back to the mid 1950s. But the first nuclear reactor is also on the cutting-edge of research and technology. Used exclusively for research, scientists developed new colors of Poinsettias and African Violets through radiation gene
Historic homes built through mail-order catalog pattern books and shipped by train in pieces ready for assembly, State College is home to several of these charming pieces of the past. Check out the walking tour of College Heights Historic Registry. Guide service can be provided. statecollegehighlands.org/images/documents/ highlands_walking_tour.pdf
therapy. rsec.psu.edu
Accuweather Visit PSU and the Meteorology Department, where one in four meteorologists in the United States learned to predict the weather. State College is also the home of global weather giant Accu Weather. accuweather.com
Morning Star Solar Home The MorningStar Solar Home is a net-zero home: it produces as much (and even more) energy as it consumes. Built for the 2007 Solar Decathlon, the Penn State team’s entry placed 4th among 20 international universities. sustainability.psu.edu/morningstar-solar-home
Distillery Big Spring Spirits is the first LEED-certified distillery in the U.S! bigspringspirits.com
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Student Tours
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
Shavers Creek Environmental Center
Discovery Walks Guided Tours of the Environmental Center and Raptor Center Build your own theme Secondary-School Class field trip
Penn's Cave America’s only all-water cavern & Wildlife Park
Discovery Space
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Baseball Bowling Canoeing Amusement Parks Paint Ball
PA Military Museum
Exhibits, Artifacts that recount PA citizens who served our country
Experience, Explore, Discover, Create your own amazing adventure!
The Arboretum at Penn State
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Outreach, teaching, research facility dedicated to preserving the beauty and ecological functions of vegetated landscapes
Educational and recreational programs available Open 7 days a week for day-use for hiking, bird watching, picnicking, & more!
American Philatelic Center
Located in a historic match factory, programs designed for your zip code
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Experience all the featured menus, chef demos, special events and more!
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Central Pennsylvania... History to tour, crowds that roar, places to explore!
Tour.
ROAR.
EXPLORE.
Centre Furnance Mansion Once home to the 1800’s Centre Furnace Ironmaster, Moses Thompson, Centre Furnace was the first charcoal iron furnace in Centre County and the birthplace of Penn State University. Group tours available by appointment 814-234-4779 / centrecountyhistory.org
Bryce Jordan Center Plays host to top name entertainers, musicians, Big Ten sports, tournaments, tradeshows and more! The arena seats 16,000; offers complete conference services; located on the Penn State University Park campus. Bus parking is available. 800-863-3336 / bjc.psu.edu
Penn’s Cave America’s only all-water cavern and wildlife sanctuary. One mile, 60 minute guided motorboat tour of limestone cavern, and/or one hour guided tour of wildlife sanctuary. Airplane rides, gift shop, snack bar, gemstone panning. 18 miles east of State College on PA Route 192 near Centre Hall. Driver and escort are complimentary; bus parking available. 814-364-1664 / pennscave.com
Columbus Chapel/Boal Mansion Museum Inherited and imported by the Boal family in 1909, the chapel is said to have been the Christopher Columbus family chapel in Spain and is the only tangible link to Columbus in the United States. Driver and escort are complimentary; bus parking available. 814-466-6210 / boalmansion.com Pennsylvania Military Museum This recently renovated museum commemorates the sacrifices of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Division. Driver and escort are complimentary; bus parking available. 814-466-6263 Victorian Bellefonte Tours and Tea Travel through time along a 19th century streetscape, tour a Queen Anne style home and an ornate mansion built in 1885, attend a Victorian tea party and stroll through the unique shops. Guided tours are available by request. 814-355-7946
Center for the Performing Arts Featuring world-class symphonies, ballets and Broadway shows. 814-863-0255 / cpa.psu.edu Palmer Museum of Art Featuring visual art and art exhibits; located on the Penn State University Park Campus. 814-865-7672 / psu.edu/dept/palmermuseum Penn State All-Sports Museum Walk through the history of Penn State Athletics. 814-865-5985 / gopsusports.com Penn State University Educational tours for everyone from students to special interest groups. Enjoy the many museums and include a stop at Berkey Creamery for its worldfamous ice cream! 814-865-8687 / psu.edu Pegula Ice Arena Home to Penn State Hockey and community skating programs. 814-865-4102 / gopsusports.com
Piper Aviation Museum Tour the beginnings of the Piper Aircraft Corporation. William T. Piper developed an assembly line production system in the 1900’s enabling the company to becoming America’s foremost small plane manufacturer. 570-748-8283 Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Experience the nuances of nature... nonreleasable owls, hawks, vultures, eagles and falcons at the Raptor Center; picnic in the gardens or lakeside. 814-863-2000 / shaverscreek.org Tussey Mountain Family Fun Center Year-round Family Fun Center Rt. 322, 4 miles east of State College. Ski, snowboard and tube in the winter; enjoy golf, batting cages, miniature golf, Go-Karts, concerts and movies in the summer. Equipment rentals, Winter Sports School and snack bar; group discounts available. 814-466-6266 / tusseymountain.com
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Festivals & Special Events
Blue White Game Penn State Football annual spring scrimmage game; free admission April | gopsusports.com Central PA Orchid Show May | centralpaorchidsociety.org Day in Towne, Memorial Day in Boalsburg Village Visit the birthplace of Memorial Day! May | 814-466-6311 Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic May | tsepic.com Bellefonte Cruise The two-day weekend in June features custom cars and hundreds of auto enthusiasts. June | bellefontecruise.org PA Special Olympics June | specialolympicspa.org Happy Valley Culinary Week A week-long celebration of local foods and the chefs who prepare it. Summer | happyculinaryweek.com Nittany Antique Machinery Show Spring and fall event includes farm equipment, steam-powered machinery and flea market June & September | nittanyantique.org Central PA 4th Fest Touted as one of the largest and best 4th of July fireworks displays in the country July | 4thfest.org
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People’s Choice Festival July | peopleschoicefestival.com
Hometown Christmas Downtown Boalsburg December boalsburgvillageconservancy.org
Central PA Festival of the Arts Visual and performing arts, featuring Children’s Day and ranked second on the list of 100 of the Best Fine Art & Design Shows in America! July | arts-festival.com
Festival of Trees Holiday celebration; over 100 decorated trees, entertainment, food and local crafts. December | ccunitedway.org
JazzPA A favorite annual festival with music, food, a cruise and more! Ju;ly | jazzpa.org
First Night State College Community-oriented, alcohol-free celebration of the visual and performing arts December/New Year’s Eve firstnightstatecollege.com
Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown Bellefonte August | bellefontefair.org AG Progress Days at Rock Springs See the latest in farm technology, information, demonstrations, food and fun August | agsci.psu.edu/apd Centre County Grange Fair The largest encampment fair in the country; featuring farm equipment, exhibits, animals, food, rides August | grangefair.net The Great Insect Fair October ento.psu.edu/public/kids/great-insect-fair Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Crafts, train rides, music and more! December bellefontevictorianchristmas.com
Beaver Stadium Tours/Special events Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Special events and tours DelGrosso Amusement Park Amusement park, water park, festivals and concerts delgrossos.com Lakemont Park Amusement park, Holiday Tour lakemontparkfun.com Central PA Tasting Trail A tour of the area’s local breweries, distilleries, wineries and cideries. centralpatastingtrail.com Contact: Brenda Hall Sales Manager & Tour Coordinator 800-358-5466 brendah@visitpennstate.org
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Hotels Hotels offering restaurants, bars, pools, exercise rooms, golf shops & more
Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center
Marriott golf, tennis, spa, fitness trail, sand volleyball court
The Nittany Lion Inn
AAA Four Diamond Hotel; on the National Register of Historic Hotels of America
Hilton Garden Inn
Offers a patio for warm weather gatherings
Days Inn
Conveniently located in downtown State College
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
Newly renovated, state of the art meeting facilities
Ramada Conference Center & Golf Hotel Outdoor & Indoor pools, volleyball, horseshoes, outdoor pavilion for a cookout
Atherton Hotel
Located downtown State College
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Overnight Stays & Small Venues Unique Overnight Stays...
Carnegie Inn & Spa
Nature Inn at Bald Eagle
Nestled within the natural beauty of Bald Eagle State Park the Nature Inn is LEED certified. The Inn offers tranquility and all that nature can provide year round.
Consistently wins the AAA Four Diamond Award, this luxurious boutique hotel and spa offers guests a truly unique lodging and dining experience of tranquility, relaxation and comfort. Voted “Best Fine Dining” restaurant, the Carnegie Inn & Spa offers extraordinary services.
Small Venues Meeting Space & Catering
Catering
Outdoor Group Dining
Allen Street Grill (814) 231-4745
Champs Sports Grill (814) 234-7700
Centre Furnace Mansion (814) 234-4779
Damon’s (814) 237-6300
Ramada Conference Center (814) 238-3001
Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering (814) 237-4422
Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center 800-252-3551
Hoag’s Catering (814) 238-0824
Mountain View Country Club (814) 466-7231
Celebration Hall (814) 238-0824 Damon’s (814) 237-6300 Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern (814) 466-6241
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars (814) 364-1000 The Queen Bed & Breakfast (814) 355-7496 Reynolds Mansion (814) 353-8407
Benjamin’s Catering 814-466-6865
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Hotels Limited Service overnight stays with breakfast provided
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites •
Comfort Suites • Country Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott • Fairfield Inn & Suites • Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn • Holiday Inn Express • Marriott SpringHill Suites
Quality Inn • Sleep Inn • Super 8 Motel
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Restaurants
Something for the most discriminating taste buds
The Corner Room & Allen Street Grill
The Corner Room & Allen Street Grill
A cornerstone of downtown State College and Penn State Campus
Kildare’s Irish Pub
An authentic Irish experience; “Laughter is brighter where food is best” - Irish Proverb
Spat’s Cafe & Speakeasy
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Hoss’s Steak & Seafood Cracker Barrel Beulah’s Bar B Que Deli Restaurant Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern Gigi’s Restaurant & Lounge Zola New World Bistro
Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!) at this award-winning cajun restaurant. Historic Rathskellar bar below is the first bar opened in State College.
Green Bowl
All-you-can-eat, create-your-own stir-fry restaurant where you can watch your masterpiece transform into a delicious, edible work of art on the grill.
Dine Around Town
Start in a mansion and complete your meal with an urban chic dining experience
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Go-Karts at Tussey Mountain All Se4sons
Theatre • • • • • • •
Penn State Centre Stage The State Theatre Boal Barn Playhouse Millbrook Playhouse Centre for the Performing Arts Eisenhower Auditorium Bryce Jordan Center
Totally Sports • • • •
Mt. Nittany Club at Beaver Stadium Bryce Jordan Center Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Penn State All Sports Museum
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Medlar Field at Lubrano Park-first stadium to be LEED certified The Morning Star Solar Home Arboretum at Penn State Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Tait Farm Foods / gift shop, hands on projects, cooking classes
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Vertical Adventures at Stone Valley • One of the largest adventure courses on the East Coast • Team High Ropes Course • An Amped Up Jungle Gym • High Flying 30 Ft. Swing • 50 Ft. Climbing Wall • Team Low Challenge Course Tussey Mountain All Se4sons Catered Canoe Trips Hot Air Balloon Rides with Sky’s the Limit Ballooning Glider Rides at Ridge Soaring Gliderport Pedi-cab tours with Vamos! Lion Chariot; Segway tours with Happy Valley Tours & Biking Tours with Happy Valley Bike Tours Carriage Rides
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